New Leadership Team

The Miss Strafford County Scholarship Program was launched in 2004 and crowned our tenth Miss Strafford County and Miss University in January of 2015.  We are very proud of the incredible women who have served Strafford County and the University System of New Hampshire Schools over the last decade.  We are excited to announce a new leadership team that will lead us into the next decade:

Miss Strafford County Director

Kim McGlinchey 

114 Province Road

Strafford, NH 03884

603/767-7365

kimberlymcglinchey@gmail.com

Miss University Director

Sarah Ligsay 

26 Echo Brook Road

Rochester, NH  03839

603/817-1550

SarahLigsay@yahoo.com

Caitlin McGlinchey is the new Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen and Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen Director.  She was a Top Five Finalist at Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen, a Top Ten Finalist at Miss New Hampshire, and served as Miss Strafford County in 2007.  She can be reached via email at:  cmcglinchey23@gmail.com

Join us in September 2015 for the crowning of Miss Strafford County 2016 & Miss University 2016.

For continuity, we will maintain the official chapter mailing address:

Miss Strafford County

PO Box 2072

Dover NH 03821

Email:  StraffordCountyScholarshipProgram@hotmail.com

Blog:  MissStraffordCounty.blogspot.com

Join us on May 23rd in Dover

We are thrilled you will be joining us for our eighth annual pageant! This year’s event will be held on May 23, 2015 at Cottage by the Bay in Dover.  Miss Apple Harvest’s Outstanding Teen 2016 and Miss Strafford County’s Outstanding Teen 2016 will each receive the $200 entry into Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen competition, an official MAOT crown, and official MAOT banner.
 

The competition is open to teens in New Hampshire, who are between the ages of 13 and 16.  They must be at least 13 by February 12, 2016 and no older than 17 on August 31, 2016. The entry for each contestant is $100.

Please submit your resume, platform, entry form, and entry fee by Sunday, May 17th. All contestants must submit a resume and platform, directions for these can be found on the Miss NH’s OT website http://www.missnh.org/outstanding-teen/Competition/contestant.aspx please let us know if you need any help with these forms.

Please email StraffordCountyScholarshipProgram@hotmail.com or contact local volunteer Sarahjayne at 603/303-9768 with any questions.  We hope you will join Allie, Caroline and Natalie in Dover for an Outstanding Show on May 23^rd!

Who will be the 8th Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen?

Our Hall of Fame

2015
Natalie Jenkins Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen - Non-Finalist Talent Winner and Photogenic Winner at Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen 2015

2014

Brittney Wigdorski Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen
Teghan Gregson Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen

2013

Allie Nault Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen 2013 - Top Ten Finalist, Community Service Recognition and Miss Congeniality at Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2013.  Miss Lakes Region’s Outstanding Teen 2015 crowned Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2015 on 2/15/15

Caroline Carter Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 2013 - 3rd Runner Up, Preliminary Talent Award, Community Service Recognition and People's Choice at Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2013.  Miss Greater Derry’s Outstanding Teen 2014 crowned Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2014 on 2/16/14

2012

Eileen Kelley Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 2012 - crowned Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen on 2/12/12

2011

Lauren Percy Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 2011 - crowned Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen on 2/13/11

2010

Melanie Constant Miss Strafford County’s Outstanding Teen 2010 - 4th runner up to Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen

2009

Aimee Hanson our first Miss Strafford County’s Outstanding Teen 2009 crowned in Durham, NH in October 2008.

Natalie Takes "Center Stage"

Come cheer on Natalie at Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen this Saturday and Sunday at Pinkerton Academy.  Natalie will be in the 2p Preliminary Competition dancing to "The Way You Make Me Feel" from Center Stage.  Go Natalie!  For tickets and information, please visit http://missnh.org/Outstanding-Teen/

Introducing Miss Strafford County 2015

Jaime Gweshe

University of New Hampshire Durham '17

Talent:  Sign Language Interpretation

Platform:  Spread The Word To End The Word:  Disability Awareness

Introducing Miss University 2015

Elizabeth Morrissette

Plymouth State University '18

Platform:  Give Blood.  Share Life.

Talent:  Lyrical Dance

Introducing...

We are celebrating our Tenth Anniversary with a very special host:

Dr. Rosengard received his B.A. in communication from the University of New Hampshire, an M.S. in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, an M.A. in education from Johnson State College (Vermont), and a Ph.D. from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Rosengard worked for more than ten years in television newsrooms as a reporter, anchor and producer, including an assignment at WCVB-TV/Channel 5 in Boston.  He is a Professor at Suffolk University, focusing on student broadcast opportunities originating from Studio 73: Suffolk’s On-Campus High-Definition Television Studio.       

Dana has successfully helped lead student television newscasts and other productions to state and national awards from the largest, national journalism associations and organizations in a teaching career that began in 1994.

Dana was the host of Miss University 2010 at the Johnson Theatre and Miss University 2012 at New Hampshire Hall.  We are thrilled to have our Mr. University back for the crowning of Miss Strafford County 2015 and Miss University 2015 on Saturday, January 3, 2015.

#ThereSheIs

We can't wait to find out WHO the new Miss Strafford County & Miss University will be!  Melissa and Michelle are looking forward to crowning our TENTH titleholders.

The details are coming together this week, but we wanted to share an update:

Venue:  Dover Elks Lodge at 282 Durham Road/Route 108 in Dover, NH  03820 - This is where the FIRST Miss Strafford County was held ten years ago.

Tickets:  $12 Adults and $10 Students/Seniors

Timing: 
12p Arrival for Contestants
1p  Interviews Start (Rehearsals Continue)
5p  Contestant Dinner & Prep Time
5:30p Doors Open
6p Competition

Opening Number:  Red (Wear your favorite Dress, Pants, Jumpsuit - anything Red)

Run of Show:
National Anthem
Opening Number
Onstage Question Competition
Performance by Alycia Leriche, Little Miss Strafford County 2015
Performance by Michelle Mayer, Miss Strafford County 2014
Talent Competition
Introduction of the Judges
Meet Melissa Beauvais, Miss University 2014
Performance by Natalie Jenkins, Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen 2015
"UPTOWN FUNK" Swimsuit Competition
INTERMISSION
"CHANDELIER" Evening Gown Competition
Performance by Caroline Carter, Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2014
Introduction of Visiting Royalty and Special Guests
Performance by Megan Cooley, Miss New Hampshire 2014
Farewells
CROWNING

Scholarship Awards:

• Miss Strafford County 2015 - $500
• Miss University 2015 - $500
• First Runner-Up - $250
• Second Runner-Up - $150
• Third Runner-Up - $100
• Interview Award - $50
• Swimsuit Award - $50
• Talent Award - $50
• Non-Finalist Interview - $50
• Non-Finalist Talent - $50
• Academic Leadership Award - $50

*Each participant will recieve at least $50 in scholarships

Who will be the TENTH Miss Strafford County & Miss University?

The application deadline is Saturday, December 27th.  Email your resume, platform statement, and headshot to StraffordCountyScholarshipProgram@hotmail.com.  We will be awarding $2,500 in scholarships/prizes and crowning the TENTH Miss Strafford County and Miss University on January 3, 2015.

Snapshots from Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 2015

Congratulations to all of our OUTSTANDING finalists!  The talent was exceptional and we hope to cheer on ALL of you onstage at Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen in February 2015.

 

Introducing:

Natalie Jenkins, Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen 2015

Blaine Stevens, Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen 2015

Maya Mahoney, Miss Strafford County Pre-Teen 2015

Alycia Leriche, Little Miss Strafford County 2015

Macy's Shop for a Cause

Please join our new titleholders at Macy's Shop for a Cause on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Fox Run Mall in Newington, NH to benefit the March of Dimes.  Natalie, Blaine, Maya, Alycia, and friends will be modeling in a Back to School Fashion Show, entertaining shoppers, and signing autographs throughout the day. 

Hope to see you there!

Winter is Coming!

Join us at 3p at Cochecho Country Club for the crowning of a new Miss Strafford County Royal Family and Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2014 Trunk Show.

Fourteen talented young women will be competing for the titles of Little Miss Strafford County, Miss Strafford County PreTeen, Miss Apple Harvest's Outstanding Teen and Miss Strafford County's Outstanding Teen:

1. Skylar Caisse
2. Nianna Merrill
3. Alycia Leriche
4. Joscelyn McDonald
5. Hannah Baldasaro
6. Caitlin Shapleigh
7. Emily Jenkins
8. Maya Mahoney
9. Katrina Wilson
10. Elizabeth Henry
11. Breanna Eccleston
12. Olivia Poff
13. Natalie Jenkins
14. Blaine Stevens

It's going to be an OUTSTANDING show!

Run of Show

Run of Show

1. National Anthem
2. Opening Number - led by Brittney and Teghan
3. Meet Caroline/OSQ in her Interview Dress*
4. Introduce Judges
5. Caroline N Junior Miss Farewell
6. Caroline Models Fitness/Rehearsal Outfit and demonstrates one perfect Push-Up*
7. Fitness - led by Brittney and Teghan
8. Caroline Models Princess Night Dress*
9. Evening Gown/On Stage Question - led by Brittney and Teghan
10. Caroline Models Visitation Gown*
11. Talent Competition
12. Caroline presents Miss America's Outstanding Teen Talent "Let It Go"*
13. Brittney Farewell
14. Teghan Farewell
15. Caroline Models Competition Evening Gown* (changes into a Visitation/Cocktail Dress for Awards)
16. Awards
17. Crowning

 

*No wardrobe photos will be allowed

Hope to see YOU onstage July 19, 2014!

 

We have an exciting day planned with a wonderful panel of expert judges.

 

The timing for the day will be:

 

12p Arrivals for Rehearsal  (All production numbers are a simple, easy to learn walking pattern)

 

1p  Interviews (Be prepared for a tough interview)

3p Competition

Venue:
Cochecho Country Club
145 Gulf Rd, Dover, NH 03820

http://www.cochechocc.com

 

Show Theme:  Winter Song

 

Opening Number:

White Hot

Wear anything WHITE (a sundress, pants, cocktail dress, absolutely anything goes - as long as it's white).  We will give you a blue scarf to accessorize your look...you can use it as a belt, headband, neck scarf, etc.

 

Fitness:

There are SIX elements to the fitness routine:

1. Jog Out
2. High Kick with each leg
3. Two Jumping Jacks
4. Two Push Ups
5. Ending Fitness Pose
6. Jog Off

Please practice at home to prepare!  The music will be La La La by Shakira.

 

Evening Gown:

The music will be WINTER SONG

WildCat Pride

One more gorgeous Katrina Bernard Photo of Melissa, Miss University's Award-Winning Talent!

Save the Date: July 19, 2014

After a busy year of service, Teghan and Brittney will be crowning their successors on July 19, 2014 at the Cocheco Country Club.

Apple Harvest Day with Ron Cole

We will also celebrate and send-off Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2014 Caroline Carter as she travels on to Miss America's Outstanding Teen in Orlando!

Caroline's Frozen/Ice Castle Photo Shoot by Jay Philbrick

YOU can join Caroline in Orlando for Miss America's Outstanding Teen Week.  Register for Miss America's Outstanding Teen Princess Camp and Teens in Training at http://www.maoteenprincesscamp.com

Miss NH 2014

Photo by Joe Whiteko

Congratulations to Miss Strafford County Michelle Mayer, the recipient of $2,750 in scholarship awards at Miss New Hampshire.  Michelle won Friday's Preliminary Swimsuit Award ($250) and was named Fourth Runner-Up ($2,500).  Those scholarships will come in handy as Michelle begins Veterinary School in 2015.

Miss University Melissa Beauvais won the Non-Finalist Talent Award and $1,350 in scholarship awards.

All of us in Strafford County are incredibly proud of Melissa and Michelle!  Both women will graduate from the University of New Hampshire on May 17, 2014.

Proudly Introducing...

Our Miss Strafford County Outstanding Teens competing in the
10TH ANNUAL MISS NEW HAMPSHIRE'S OUTSTANDING TEEN COMPETITION

Competing in Group A Saturday 2:00p Preliminary:

#3 Natalie Jenkins “Fields of Gold”

#8 Isabelle Richard "Knock on Wood"

Competing in Group B Saturday 7:00p Preliminary: 

#22 Teghan Gregson "Jump Jive Wail"

#24 Brittney Wigdorski "Man of LaMancha"

Sunday, February 16, 2014
State Finals and Crowning at 4:00p

STOCKBRIDGE THEATRE at PINKERTON ACADEMY in DERRY